Kate Shapiro, Maria A Carrillo-Marquez, Sandra R Arnold
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Abstract
Acute hematogenous osteomyelitis (AHO) and acute bacterial arthritis (ABA) are among the most common invasive bacterial infections in otherwise healthy children. The diagnosis of AHO and ABA requires a high index of suspicion in children presenting with fever and musculoskeletal pain and judiciously chosen laboratory and imaging studies. Choosing the appropriate empirical antibiotic requires familiarity with local susceptibility patterns, especially for Staphylococcus aureus. Typical antibiotic duration for osteoarticular infection is 2-4 weeks depending on the type of infection, response to therapy, and presence of complications. Transitioning from parenteral to oral antibiotics is guided by clinical and laboratory evidence of resolving infection. This review will provide an overview of the recommendations contained in the 2 recently published guidelines for the management of AHO and ABA.
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Pediatrics in Review (PIR) is the American Academy of Pediatrics’ monthly peer-reviewed continuing medical education journal, designed to keep the general pediatric clinician current in all areas of pediatric medicine and to assist those participating in the Maintenance of Certification program of the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP).
The journal is one of the key components of the Academy’s continuing medical education program: PREP® (the Pediatrics Review and Education Program). Together, PIR and the PREP Self-Assessment comprise PREP The Curriculum®.
Each PIR review article includes quiz questions formulated by topic experts.